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Terminated

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, 6.0 mm I.D. x 8.8 mm O.D. (27 FR), Reinforced, Sterile, Rx only. Individually packaged.

FDA Recall Z-0901-2017 · Posted None

Recalling FirmMedtronic Xomed, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeETN
Date Initiated2016-06-28
Date Terminated2019-08-07
Product Quantity3752

Reason for Recall

Wire in tubing can become exposed, posing potential harm to the intubated patient.

Firm Action

Medtronic sent an Urgent Product Safety Advisory letter dated June 28, 2016, to all affected customers informing them of the correction and providing instruction to avoid causing injury when using the EMG Endotracheal Tube. Recommended Actions included: inspecting the product thoroughly before use, testing the cuff by inflating it then deflating it before intubation, using a non-malleable stylet that closely matches the natural curve of the tube, not bending and flexing the tube excessively before use, and lubricating the cuff with a non-paralyzing, aqueous lubricant and a lubricated stylet. If customers found an EMG tube that appeared to have an electrode wire protruding from the distal end, the tube is not to be used and practitioners are urged to call Medtronic Product Quality Experience Department at 1-866-849-4003. For further questions , please call (904) 296-9600.

Root Cause

Use error

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution including US Virgin Island and Puerto Rico , and to the countries of :Japan, Korea, China, Canada, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Peru, Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Austria, Italy, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, France, Belgium, Oman, Ireland, Azerbaijan, India, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Russian Federation, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, India, Algeria, Iceland, Iran, Denmark, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Turkey, Croatia, Israel, Norway, Oman, Sweden, Libya, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco, Poland, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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